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FILE - A McDonald’s golden arches is shown at restaurant in Havertown, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world’s largest burger chain. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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FILE - A fan waits for former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning to sign autographs before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts, Nov. 20, 2016, in Indianapolis. Sports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by being less than forthcoming about who or what is writing its stories. The website Futurism reported that the once-grand magazine used articles with “authors” who apparently don’t exist, with photos generated by AI. The magazine denied claims that some articles themselves were AI-assisted, but has cut ties with a vendor it hired to produce the articles. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
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Canada’s national women’s soccer team captain Christine Sinclair boards the team bus after practice Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Montreal. The 40-year-old from Burnaby. B.C., is calling time on her international career with a pair of games against Australia in her backyard — on Friday at Starling Stadium in Langford, B.C., and Dec. 5 in Vancouver.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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Residents should watch for rainfall warnings and potential river advisories with heavy rain expected to start Monday (Dec. 4). (Black Press Media file photo)

Potential flooding, landslides and snow forecast for Vancouver Island

Snow may fall on mountain passes as December kicks off

Residents should watch for rainfall warnings and potential river advisories with heavy rain expected to start Monday (Dec. 4). (Black Press Media file photo)
Beautiful weather marked many days around Chemainus in November. (Photo by Don Bodger)

November rather pleasant considering the time of the year

Statistics show considerably less rainfall during the month

Beautiful weather marked many days around Chemainus in November. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A remarkably low chum salmon return at Goldstream River this year means no fertilized eggs for creek restoration programs across the south Island usually supported by the Goldstream Hatchery. (Black Press Media file photo)

Low Goldstream chum return a ‘disaster’ for hatchery programs, ecosystem

No babies for Oak Bay’s Bowker Creek salmon restoration project this year

A remarkably low chum salmon return at Goldstream River this year means no fertilized eggs for creek restoration programs across the south Island usually supported by the Goldstream Hatchery. (Black Press Media file photo)
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Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)
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Half a million dollars worth of equipment has been recovered by Burnaby RCMP after a local business was broken into twice in less than 24 hours, police say. The break ins and theft happened Nov. 13 and 14, 2023. (Burnaby RCMP handout)
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Left to right, Mike Hudema and Mary Stuart member of Climate Justice Victoria stand beside massive ice sculpture at climate protest. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Climate protesters leave ice sculpture to melt on B.C. Legislature lawn

The rally is a response to the provincial government’s fracking and LNG expansion plans

Left to right, Mike Hudema and Mary Stuart member of Climate Justice Victoria stand beside massive ice sculpture at climate protest. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.

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Victoria, Campbell River and Comox Valley residents charged in connection with 2022 search warrants

In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.
Victoria and Saanich police officers responded a man in crisis near Mayfair mall Sept. 12. (Vic News Staff)

Crown to consider charges against Victoria police officer in shooting death

B.C. police watchdog asks Crown to consider charges following 2021 shooting death

Victoria and Saanich police officers responded a man in crisis near Mayfair mall Sept. 12. (Vic News Staff)
Naloxone is used to treat opioid overdoses. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island Health issues overdose warning advisory for Greater Victoria

Call 1-888-885-8824 to connect with mental health and substance use resources

Naloxone is used to treat opioid overdoses. (Black Press Media file photo)
UVic oceanographer Johannes Gemmrich has co-authored new research on usng artificial intelligence to predict the likelihood of rogue waves. (Courtesy of Johannes Gemmrich)

‘Rogue One’: A UVic AI model for predicting waves story

Research expects to boost wave forecasting to help mariners travel safer

UVic oceanographer Johannes Gemmrich has co-authored new research on usng artificial intelligence to predict the likelihood of rogue waves. (Courtesy of Johannes Gemmrich)
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UPDATE: West Shore RCMP report missing 21-year-old man located

Police say man reported missing in November was located

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Premier David Eby stands beside the new UVic residence that has provided hundreds of students with housing since it opened in September. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

New UVic residence provides housing to hundreds of students

The complex that opened in September is an affordable option in the local rental market

Premier David Eby stands beside the new UVic residence that has provided hundreds of students with housing since it opened in September. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
The B.C. Ferries vessel the Coastal Renaissance will not be repaired by mid-December as planned, causing the company to make some adjustments along popular routes ahead of the holidays. (Black Press Media file photo)

Coastal Renaissance won’t be sailing over the holidays: BC Ferries

BC Ferries rejigs vessels sailing to and from Victoria over the holidays

The B.C. Ferries vessel the Coastal Renaissance will not be repaired by mid-December as planned, causing the company to make some adjustments along popular routes ahead of the holidays. (Black Press Media file photo)
Anyone who may have seen Timothy Keeling since Nov. 25 or may know his whereabouts is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321. (Saanich Police/X)

MISSING: Saanich police concerned for man whose car found near water front

Timothy Keeling, 38, was last seen Nov 26; his vehicle was found in the 300-block of Beach Drive

Anyone who may have seen Timothy Keeling since Nov. 25 or may know his whereabouts is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321. (Saanich Police/X)
Abeer Smadi started the health cultural ambassador program to help combat mental health stigma among refugees and immigrants. So far, it has helped 400 people receive mental health assistance. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

‘Tackling stigma’ Victoria group aims to help immigrants, refugees

The group helped more than 400 individuals

Abeer Smadi started the health cultural ambassador program to help combat mental health stigma among refugees and immigrants. So far, it has helped 400 people receive mental health assistance. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Gun-wielding assault suspect driving blue side-by-side sought by RCMP

Campbell River RCMP seeking public assistance after York Road incident Nov. 23

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An urban owl captured by the headlights of a passing car in View Royal. (Photo by Rob Byrch)

‘Tuck in ponytails’ to avoid dangerous Greater Victoria owl encounters

Keep pets clear of known owl habitats, ‘they’re big birds carrying sharp knives’

An urban owl captured by the headlights of a passing car in View Royal. (Photo by Rob Byrch)
The Descendants in production at Victoria’s legislature building. (Courtesy of Vancouver Island South Film Commission)

Victoria film commissioner hopeful 2024 will be ‘record breaking’

After the Hollywood strike she’s optimistic it’s another year of over 50 million in direct spending

The Descendants in production at Victoria’s legislature building. (Courtesy of Vancouver Island South Film Commission)
Several advocates for the homeless took to the streets at Duncan’s Christmas Kick Off on Nov. 24 to inform the public that the region has yet to establish an extreme weather emergency shelter or warming centres this winter. Among those spreading awareness are Sarah McKenna, Linda Williams and Sandy King. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Protesters advocate for emergency weather shelter in Duncan

Still no site available as temperatures plummet

Several advocates for the homeless took to the streets at Duncan’s Christmas Kick Off on Nov. 24 to inform the public that the region has yet to establish an extreme weather emergency shelter or warming centres this winter. Among those spreading awareness are Sarah McKenna, Linda Williams and Sandy King. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance, states DriveBC. (File photo)

Fog advisory issued for Greater Victoria, Malahat Highway

Fog will roll in around midnight and last till midday

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance, states DriveBC. (File photo)
The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a report that a small plane crashed near Brisco, B.C. RCMP file.

Pilot dies following small aircraft crash in East Kootenay

Aircraft went down in wooded area near Brisco, B.C.

The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a report that a small plane crashed near Brisco, B.C. RCMP file.
The Independent Investigations Office has determined there is no connection between actions of Victoria police and an infant’s death in March 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

No link between Victoria police actions and infant’s death: B.C. watchdog

Civilian agency investigated case involving well-being check on mother and child

The Independent Investigations Office has determined there is no connection between actions of Victoria police and an infant’s death in March 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)